Syracuse, N.Y. -- If you've been sharpening your skates in anticipation of doing some skating in downtown Syracuse you're in for a treat.

The Clinton Square ice rink will open early this year, the city of Syracuse announced Friday. Skating at the rink will begin this Sunday.

The iconic open-air downtown skating rink, which sits on what was once the Erie Canal, usually opens on the same night at as the Home for the Holidays Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony. That event will happen Nov. 29.

"Skating on the Clinton Square ice rink is a winter tradition for many families," Mayor Stephanie Miner said in a statement. "We look forward to welcoming many of these families into the heart of our City once again."

If the weather cooperates, the rink will open Sunday at 10 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m.

Hours for the rest of the week are listed below.

Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thanksgiving: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors. Skate rentals are $3.